Carver Federal Savings Bank, which marks its 70th anniversary this year, recently hosted an event at its newly renovated Crown Heights, Brooklyn branch to recognize the important work of three local non-profit, community organizations.
A check for $10,000 was presented to each of the groups: Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (“CHJCC”), Crown Heights Youth Collective (“CHYC”) and DREAMS/YouthBuild.
The bank said it was part of its “continued commitment to the diverse neighborhoods it serves across Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.”
They said the CHJCC provides vital programs and services, such as housing, job assistance, adult education, and at-risk-youth and crime prevention, which are available to all residents of Crown Heights.
“The Crown Heights community is fortunate to have such a strong partner in Carver Federal Savings Bank,” said Rabbi Eli Cohen, Executive Director of Crown Heights Jewish Community Council.
“Our organization serves over 5,000 clients each year, providing vital assistance to residents and families in need. Carver’s generous donation of $10,000 will help us to further assist those who need help in the Crown Heights community. We look forward to a continued fruitful partnership with Carver.”
Presenting the contribution to Rabbi Cohen were Victor Taliaferrow, Crown Heights Branch Manager, Carver; Veda Davis, Retail District Manager, Carver; Michael T. Pugh, President and CEO, Carver; and Niles Stewart, Head of Business Banking, Carver.
DREAMS/YouthBuild program assists individuals in obtaining high school equivalency diplomas and job skills. CHYC provides programs to youth and families with cultural, educational, employment and career counseling services.
“Neighborhoods are only as strong as the people who live and work in them,” remarked Pugh. “The Crown Heights community is strengthened by the positive contributions that these three organizations make every day. I wish them much more success and look forward to our continued partnership.”
“The Crown Heights Youth Collective was established in 1978 in response to the need to provide comprehensive services for disadvantaged youth in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn,” said Richard Green, Chief Executive, Crown Heights Youth Collective.
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